Jamie Carragher has told Manchester City to pull the plug on Rodri’s move to Barcelona. The former Liverpool defender took to social media during the Community Shield on Sunday as Arsenal led 3-0, writing: “Arsenal 3-0. Man City have to keep Rodri.”
Barcelona’s second bid and City’s asking price
The Catalan giants stepped up their interest in the midfielder earlier this week by making a second bid worth more than £51million. However, as the MEN has previously reported, City are asking for at least £60m for the World Cup winner.
Even though City have stated they want Rodri to stay and sign a new deal, it has become clear that he wants to leave.
Carragher’s message during the match
As Carragher watched Arsenal run riot against City in the Community Shield, he sent the Etihad club a blunt message. His comment came during the second-half of the match at the Principality Stadium.
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